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SCHOLASTIC ISSUE
MAY 6, 2017
NEWS, NOTES & NONSENSE
RYLA'S RAEANN AND DANI
The brief program was provided by Chris 2. He told us about the upcoming recreational programs offered by the park district. They include baseball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and the soap box race. There is no video . Let's take a moment and offer congrats to him for his recent marriage.
The house was full on Thursday. We had about 38 folks in the house, including 21 (+/-) Rotarians. Our numbers were enhanced by scholarship students/teachers and RYLA participants.
Lunch featured freshly fried chicken, mashed taters, mac 'n cheese, g-beans, salad, cake and fruit cobbler.
Erin introduced our scholarship students. From East Alton-Wood River we welcomed seniors Michaela ($1200) and Ashley ($1500) and juniors Allison and Hannah. From Roxana we welcomed seniors Skyler ($1250) and Taylor ($1300) and juniors Marqui and Faith. Erin remarked that it's not everyday you can receive $100 for having lunch. She mentioned that Fred and Lindsey will be assisting with the scholarship presentations at the high schools awards programs. Let's thank Erin for here hard work coordinating out program, even for the Roxana students.
We welcomed our newest member Nathan Grimm. Lindsey subbed for sponsor Fred and made the Rotary pin presentation. Nathan is the Managing Editor for The Telegraph. Please offer him a warm East Alton welcome.
Lori introduced the three students who recently attended the weekend RYLA session. In addition to exchange student Dani, Raeann and Emma also attended. Dani and Raeann gave us a brief presentation about the program.
Allen introduced his guest Earl, pastor for the Roxana Church of the Nazarene. Amen!
Early meeting arrivals included Brad 2, Mark 1, Rod and Allen. Dave, Sherry Chris 1 and Brad 1 represented the high nooners.
Joe fondly reflected on his second term as our clubs Krispy Creme president. What would a third term look like?
There was no afternoon Cardinal game (or Kiwanis meeting) on Thursday so Bill showed up for the SAA gig. He recruited Chris 2 as the "bag guy". We celebrated Matt's birthday, remembered Charlie Kunz as the "godfather" of our scholarship program and offered a standing O to Erin for coordinating our scholarship program. The trivia Q's were all about Rotary.
Is Paul still in Germany? Will he return for his program later this month? Oh, the drama!
Today (May 6th) is Patty's birthday. Happy birthday to you...
Sherry is looking for low income seniors (over age 60) to receive a food box from the St. Louis Food Bank.
According to Lori, we have made $442 in Baseball Mania sales so far. We keep 65% of each ticket sold.
Opening duties were provided by Virgil, Brad 1 and Colonel Dave, who provided several weather references during grace. Bill was taking notes.
Matt and Rick missed their chance to win the $57 50-50. Sandy itched the scratch-off.
That's all from here. Have a fine and dry weekend.
ROXANA SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
EA-WR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
TRIVIA
(The answer can be found at the end of the newsletter)
Refrigerators are getting smarter. According to LG Electronics, how many times does an American household of four open the fridge daily?
A-5-10
B-10-15
C-15-20
D-30-40
May 6 is National Beverage Day
Half of recent college graduates agree they didn't need their degree to have the skills needed for their entry-level job-Rockefeller and Edelman Intelligence survey of 501 U.S. adults ages 20-26 with a college degree
MAY 9, 1991
Current members in a leadership position: nada, hard to believe?
The program featured an on-site tour of the new lock and dam in Alton
The previous week's program was presented by Rotarian and village Treasurer Mike Peterson. He shared some insights regarding the village's financials
Assistant Recreation Director Joe Silkwood was listed as a prospective member (along with Greg Mortland and Jim Mihalich)
On June 4th Red Littleton would host an "appreciation day" at his home for the current Board of Directors
Wendell was scheduled to be the program host for the May 23rd meeting
The Installation Dinner would be held on June 20th at Sunset Hills CC
East Alton-Wood River day at Busch Stadium would be on June 26th
By Rebecca Weragoda, Rotaract Club of Sydney, Australia
Twelve years ago, I made a seemingly small decision to apply for a Rotary Australia supported “science camp.” Like so many of my peers in Rotaract, this decision changed the course of my life personally, professionally, and socially.
From attending the National Youth Science Forum to today, I’ve been afforded many opportunities through Rotary, just some of the highlights include:
travelling to South Africa for National Youth Science Week
trekking in the desert in remote Western Australia as a leadership development opportunity
attending my local Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
serving as a RYLA Leader and RYLA Director
leadership roles including Rotaract Club Professional Development Director, President and District Rotaract Representative
attending international RYLA in Sydney
the Young Leaders Summit in South Korea.
These are just the tip of the iceberg and don’t even begin to capture the abundance of leadership opportunities I’ve had within Rotaract, culminating with my current position as the Chair of Rotaract Australia. My experience in Rotaract led me to transition from a technical science-based role to work in the Corporate Social Responsibility sector of a multi-national company—an area I didn’t even consider when I left school!
I love how my Rotary and work worlds continually collide. For example, this past March when listening to a Rotarian address the Rotaract Club of Sydney City about the Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC), I learned that, sure enough, the orthopedic implants their patients use are donated by my company. To continue reading, link herehttp://bit.ly/2pcHnKv
SMILE
TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.
TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it.
Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.....
TEACHER: Now, Simon , tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don't have to, my Mum is a good cook.
TEACHER: Clyde , your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's..
Did you copy his?
CLYDE : No, sir. It's the same dog.
TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher
THE BOTTOM LINE
More than 80% of the largest nonprofit patient advocacy groups accept funding from drug and medical device companies, according to The New England Journal of Medicine. Industry executives sit on the governing boards of nearly 40% of the 104 top patient groups.-The New York Times
Stolen trade secrets cost the U.S. economy up to $540 billion a year, according to the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property.-Associated Press
LAST WORD
"Whatever you tax, you get less of."-Alan Greenspan
"Don't let the same dog bite you twice."-Chuck Berry
